28. The weight of a body varies inversely as the square of its distance from the center of the Earth. The radius of the Earth is approximately 4000 mi. How much would a 180-lb man weigh 20 mi above the surface of the Earth? Round to the nearest pound.

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28. The weight of a body varies inversely as the square of its
distance from the center of the Earth. The radius of the
Earth is approximately 4000 mi. How much would a
180-lb man weigh 20 mi above the surface of the Earth?
Round to the nearest pound.
Transcribed Image Text:28. The weight of a body varies inversely as the square of its distance from the center of the Earth. The radius of the Earth is approximately 4000 mi. How much would a 180-lb man weigh 20 mi above the surface of the Earth? Round to the nearest pound.
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